Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects adults. Common signs of rosacea include facial redness, small red bumps that are sometimes filled with pus, large pores and rough skin texture. Inflammation is attributed to an increase in the size and activity of the sebaceous glands leading to increased sebum production. Sebum, combined with bacteria normally found on the skin, results in skin irritation, inflammation, and reduced tolerance to topical creams.
Triggers that may cause rosacea to flare-up include extreme temperatures, sun exposure, alcohol, spicy food, saunas and stress. Rosacea is cyclic, with symptoms occasionally flaring up for a period of weeks to months and then subsiding. Individuals with rosacea often complain of skin sensitivity and occasionally facial dryness. Those who suffer with rosacea are sensitive to the sun, which may exacerbate already noticeable facial redness and inflammation. Therefore, proper protection from the sun is recommended with application of an appropriate sunscreen prior to going outdoors and reapplication every few hours with prolonged sun exposure.
Rosacea patients should avoid:

• Hot and spicy foods
• Alchohol
• Sunlight, stress, anger or embarrassment
• Strenuous exercise, hot baths, sauna and corticosteroids
• Temperature extremes, cold weather and wind
• Vinegars, hot spices, spicy seasonings, hot sauces, peppers and meat marinades
• Tomatoes, citrus fruits, bananas, red plums, raisins, figs, pasta, cheese, and chocolates

Rosacea Patients should:

• Eat whole grains, seeds, nuts and plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit
• Consume plenty of Cherries, blackberries and blueberries
• Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily between meals

For more information, please go to: http://www.obagiskin.com/rosacea-skin-care.html

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